Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Tooling Design (Space Optical Systems) jobs in United States
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L3Harris Technologies · 2 hours ago

Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Tooling Design (Space Optical Systems)

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in defense technology. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will provide tooling design support for space optical systems, ensuring design completeness and technical leadership in a multi-disciplined team environment.

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Responsibilities

Provides tool engineering and tool design process direction and leadership to the tooling team to support production and new programs for spaceflight applications
Conducting design reviews with cross functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs
Oversee procurement/fabrication of tooling
Apply GD&T and complex system tolerance analysis
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience
Develops CAD Model concepts using CREO, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings
Responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout
Directs or supports design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools in support of manufacturing operations and processes of opto-mechanical systems
Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test and field use
Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools

Qualification

Tooling design3D modelingDesign for ManufacturabilityCAD modelingGD&TTechnical supportTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 9 years of prior design engineering experience. A graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior design engineering experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior design engineering experience
5+ years of experience in design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment
Professional experience in CAD modelling

Preferred

Experience in the space defense industry highly desired
Knowledge of space industry and military standard drafting standards and practices, specifically ASME Y14.5-2009 and ASME Y14.100
Fabrication experience is preferred
Prior or current experience with tooling design for spaceflight applications, especially related to optical systems

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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